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French document synthesis B2 test for French B2 (free PDF download)

Combining several documents into one synthesis – French B2 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: To synthesize several documents in French, read each one for its key idea, compare them in a grid, group the shared ideas by theme, and rewrite them in your own words with reporting verbs such as souligne que or nuance. This French B2 test on French document synthesis B2 has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: key idea, reformulate and reporting verbs. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test lasts 45 minutes and is worth 20 points. It covers key ideas, reformulation, reporting verbs and a short synthesis at CEFR B2 level. Answer without notes and write in complete sentences.

Level: French B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B2, Reading

Time: 45 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Key idea (2 points)

Choose the key idea: Faute de places en résidence, beaucoup d’étudiants louent des chambres chez l’habitant. (a) Students dislike residences. (b) A lack of residence places pushes students to rent rooms in private homes. (c) Landlords refuse students.

Question 2 Reformulate (3 points)

Reformulate each sentence with other words. (a) Les prix augmentent. (b) Le maire a décidé de fermer la piscine. (c) Les jeunes quittent la région.

Question 3 Reporting verbs (2 points)

Complete with souligne, s’accordent or nuance. (a) Les deux auteurs ______ sur le coût. (b) Le document 2 ______ cette idée.

Question 4 Compare two documents (4 points)

Printable text box with two short French documents about public librariesDocument 1 : Les bibliothèques municipales ouvrent désormaisle dimanche. Cette mesure attire surtout des étudiants, quiy trouvent un lieu calme pour réviser.Document 2 : Les bibliothèques voient leur fréquentationprogresser, mais leur budget stagne. Les bibliothécairescraignent de ne pas pouvoir renouveler leurs collections.
Documents for Question 4.
  1. Write the idea common to both documents. (1 point)
  2. What does document 1 add? (1 point)
  3. What does document 2 add? (1 point)
  4. Write one sentence combining both documents with alors que. (1 point)

Question 5 Fact or opinion (1 point)

Which sentence has no place in a synthesis? (a) La ligne ferme en juin. (b) C’est scandaleux.

Question 6 Translate into French (2 points)

Translate: According to document 2, rents are rising, whereas salaries are not.

Question 7 Noun form and passive (2 points)

Rewrite. (a) With a noun: Les bibliothèques ouvrent le dimanche. (b) In the passive: Les élus ont voté ce budget.

Question 8 Write a short synthesis (4 points)

Write a synthesis paragraph of 60 to 80 words based on the two library documents. Group the ideas, use two reporting verbs and avoid copying.

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